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Zebra’s stainless steel pot for trail cooking
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Originally designed for use as a tiffin, this pot is food-grade stainless and (apparently) safe to cook in. Not to be a whole nerd about it but, based on my experience trying out multiple camping brands’ cookware, it has far superior pouring capabilities compared to the MSR Alpine. That’s important if you, like me, are going to be boiling water at just about every meal while you’re camping/backpacking in order to make oatmeal, noodles, tea, coffee, and the like. Snaps shut, which makes it nice and compact. I do think it’s helpful to have something like a reusable silicone cable tie handy in order to temporarily wrap around the lid handles and keep them upright while you’re cooking, to avoid risking a burn while lifting off the lid. I don’t really use the inner compartment, instead preferring to store my camp stove and matches/lighter inside the pot, but you totally could.
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Big Agnes Divide Insulated Sleeping Pad
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My whole life, I’ve never really been able to blow up balloons — I think my parotid glands are just extra sensitive to pressure, or something? — so I thought inflated sleeping pads were a no-go for me. But Big Agnes pads are inflated by way of manually-operated “pumphouses,” which are both lightweight and extremely quick to use once you get the hang of them. I have an older version of this pad, and highly recommend it (though it can be a little slippery, so ideally nice if your sleeping bag has loops to secure it in place). Definitely recommend getting the insulated one, since it keeps you well protected from any cold seeping up from the ground.
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The *OG* MSR Pocket Rocket
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I used both the new and old versions of the Pocket Rocket during the summer I was getting into backpacking a couple years ago, and realized I loathed the updated design. Specifically, it was a lot more difficult to confidently balance a pot of boiling water on the updated one, which seems somewhat unsafe if you ask me… The original version was discontinued in 2017, but I found mine locally from a guy on Craigslist back in 2020, and — I’ve checked before recommending — it’s still available on resale sites.
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RENSARE waterproof bag
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Don’t get a overpriced dry bag — get this cheap Ikea one! But make sure you do it soon, since apparently they’re getting discontinued.
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Black Diamond Moji camping lantern
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I have the older model of this light, and love it so much. Adjustable brightness. In such a compact size, it manages to make a small tent feel markedly more homey.
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8w
housewares & design
Lodge’s 5” cast iron skillet
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This is so ridiculously affordable ($13!) and an American-made brand. It’s also quite lightweight, relatively speaking, while still being really versatile; it’s actually big enough to use for pancakes, stir-fry or (non-tomato-based) pasta sauce for 1-2 people, etc. I have had the 8” skillet for years and, while I originally got this one to take car camping, find I’ll reach for the 5” much more frequently than the 8” ever since.
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9w
travel
Hipcamping in Bolinas
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I love going to Bolinas! Stayed here once and the host and site are so lovely, but for a while it was a minimum-2-night-stay deal. Now it looks like it’s been opened to single-night stays, which is awesome. Really relaxing escape from the city/burbs.
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11w
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REI’s Trail Hut 2 tent
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This has been my steadfast camping companion for 5 years. I thought REI had discontinued for a minute there, but it looks like they’ve brought it back. I definitely recommend timing a purchase with a sale, if you can manage it. This guy is solid but still lightweight - easy to carry solo, but spacious enough for two (plus pet!). Feels like home.
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6w
travel
Camp in Ojai, California
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This is the cheapest and (imo) best way to experience Ojai - it’s such a great area and well worth a multi-day stay, but equally so so many of its accommodations are at a price point that’s inaccessible for folks with budgetary restrictions of any kind. Plus, you can use all that money you save on citrus. Dennison Park is a great campground in town; I would just advise trying to get a site that has a level grade.
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13w
food & drink
Making your s’mores with Petit Ecolier
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Did this once for a camping trip to simplify the ingredients list, and honestly will never go back. Amazing chocolate, great quality biscuit - with this level-up, you could not ask for more from a campfire dessert.
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20w
food & drink
Gussied-up noodles for camping dinners
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You can spiff these up a lot or a little with chopped scallions, sesame or chili oil, miso, tofu, fresh herbs, an egg, whatever — but they’re convenient and delicious after a long day’s hike, either way. I like to do a similar thing with Annie’s or Goodles (especially the Down the Hatch, aged cheddar, and Parmesan spirals ones) boxed mac and cheese, too.
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20w
food & drink
Raisin date and walnut Quaker Oats for camping breakfasts
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Never found better instant oats than these. I bring a box of them and a box of plain instant oats, then mix them together (otherwise, they’re a bit too sweet imo).
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20w
travel
Kesugi Ridge in Alaska, the best hike I’ve ever done
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This trail — which covers 30 miles of very diverse interior Alaskan terrain, though you can do just a portion as well — lies across the highway from Denali National Park in Denali State Park. (As in much of the U.S., some of the greatest natural beauty on offer in Alaska can be found in state parks.) If you’re lucky enough, cloud breaks lead to absolutely stunning views of Denali itself.
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